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AHEDD is a private, nonprofit specialized human resource organization that began in 1977. Everything AHEDD does is geared toward assisting individuals with disabilities to maximize their independence, move toward their financial goals, and be fully included in the workplace.

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in their transition from the armed services to the civilian workforce. With the help of business professionals nationwide, ACP offers veterans tools for long-term career development through mentoring, career counseling, and networking opportunities.
With the belief that one-on-one relationships enhance an atmosphere of mutual understanding, respect, and support, ACP aims to strengthen the connection between corporate America and veteran communities.
Programs include:
ACP AdvisorNet is an online network of volunteer Advisors who commit to sharing their business expertise and advice with military veterans and their immediate family. Veterans can post questions related to the following areas:

Employment,

Career Development,

Small Business.

ACP’s Veteran Mentoring Program connects Veteran Protégés with Corporate Mentors for a yearlong mentorship. Paired based on their career objectives and professional experience, Mentors and Protégés define the goals of their mentorship together. Mentors have a wide variety of professional expertise, including defense, education, finance, insurance, information technology, logistics, management, manufacturing, marketing and retail.
Over the course of the year, all matched pairs should have at least 12 significant discussions regarding the Protégé’s career objectives. These discussions can focus on topics ranging from résumé building and interview skills to networking and small business development. Mentors may participate in all of the discussions personally or arrange for colleagues to meet with their Protégé.
ACP has developed two program options in order to offer mentorships to veterans across the country:

National - ACP's National Program supports remote mentorships between participants who share similar career interests, but do not live within local proximity. We ask Mentors and Protégés to be flexible regarding the location of their mentorship. Participants in long-distance mentorships communicate by phone, e-mail, and/or videoconference.

Local- ACP's Local Programs operate in cities with high densities of participants. Because we aim to connect you with someone whose career objectives and professional experience aligns with yours, we may not always have an ideal candidate in your area. If your location lends itself to a local mentorship, we will do our best to pair you with a participant nearby.

Joining Forces Mentoring Plus® offers unlimited free personal coaching and professional guidance—including working women mentors—for women veterans of all ranks and eras, military/veteran spouses, and caregivers of wounded warriors, to help them successfully identify, outline, and pursue civilian careers. The high tech-high touch framework meets women where they are to address the distinct challenges they face and provide exposure and access to education, credentialing, career development, and entry into the broadest spectrum of industry, services, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Joining Forces Mentoring Plus® gives working women – both veterans and civilians – the opportunity to tap their own experiences in the workplace, to help women veterans, military spouses and caregivers of wounded warriors successfully enter the workforce and advance in in their careers. It provides women veterans, military and veteran spouses and caregivers of wounded warriors the tools and support necessary to assist them obtain meaningful employment in a career of interest to them.
Visit website to view Case Studies, Testimonials, and a Program Overview.

The Employment Services Directory for Individuals with Mental Health Disablities was created to provide information on community resources, services and supports that are available to individuals in recovery from mental illness who are interested in furthering that recovery through employment.
The link to access the Employment Services Directory electronically is http://www.ccpa.net/documentview.aspx?DID=6543

federalgovernementjobs.us is website that enables you to search for federal jobs by state, agency, job titles or federal jobs worldwide. The website provides listings, information and forms regarding federal jobs as well as links to a federal resume writing service directory and a free resume builder.
federalgovernmentjobs.us is a privately owned company and not an agency of the United States Federal Government.

Following is a list of internet job search websites that veterans may find helpful and originally published in a VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System pamphlet titled OEF/OIF/OND Program, June, 2013.
USAJOBS: The official job site for US Federal Government.www.usajobs.comCareer One Stop: This site offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, business and working professionals to foster talent development in a global economy.www.careeronestop.orgJobs for Vets: Jobs for Vets matches transitioning Veterans to meaningful, interesting career opportunities in the private sector.www.jobsforvets.comHero to Hired: Helps reserve component service members to connect to and find jobs with military-friendly companies.www.h2h.jobsUS Department of Labor VETS:www.dol.gov/vetsHire Heros USA: Hire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military Veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement.Hwww.hireheroesusa.orgTransition Assistance Online:www.taonline.comVet Jobs: Vet Jobs is a leading source for candidates with security clearances.www.vetjobs.comJobs2Vets: Database with employment opportunities for Veterans. This site also has a jobs transcoder, which allows veterans to search for suitable civilian jobs using their military job code.www.jobs2vets.comFedsHireVets: The one-stop resource for Federal veteran employment information.www.fedshirevets.govUS Tech Vets: A U.S. technology industry career portal created to connect veterans, including transitioning military personnel and their family members, with meaningful jobs in America's technology industry.www.ustechvets.orgHiring Our Heroes: Hiring Our Heroes helps veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment through nationwide hiring fairs.www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroesMy Next Move: An interactive tool helps vets learn about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, job listings, and more for over 900 different careers.www.mynextmove.org

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Lawrence county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Ryan Paglia
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
rpaglia@pa.gov
724-656-3165 ext 206
Gary Zarilla
Local Veterans Employment Representative
gzarilla@pa.gov
724-656-3165 ext 212

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Mercer county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Ryan Paglia
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
rpaglia@pa.gov
724-656-3165 ext 206
Please call to make an appointment.

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Mon Valley region of Washington county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Douglas Short
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
doshort@pa.gov
724-379-4750 ext 118

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Allegheny county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Jill Counts-Weaverling
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
jiweaverli@pa.gov
412-552-7004
Kenneth Semovoski
Local Veterans Employment Representative
ksemovoski@pa.gov
412-552-7014

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Washington county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Samuel Jocuns
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
sajocuns@pa.gov
724-223-4520

The PA CareerLink® Veterans Program provides a full range of employment services to assist veterans in their search for work. Specially trained veteran employment representatives located in PA CareerLink® offices provide veterans with a full range of employment services, including referral services, job development, referral to training, and referral to government and community veteran service agencies. These representatives help veterans match their job skills to employer job openings and contact employers on behalf of the veteran for consideration in hiring.
The PA CareerLink® web site enables you to search for job openings, create a résumé, apply for jobs online, research career information or request vocational rehabilitation services. PA CareerLink® offices comply with the Jobs for Veterans Act by providing priority services to veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives and/or Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are available at PA CareerLink® offices to assist veterans with job search and other employment needs. Job seekers identified as veterans are matched to job orders, before any other job seeker matches are performed. If you reside in Westmoreland county, the Veterans Representative/Specialist in your area is:
Sean Zielinski
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist
szielinski@pa.gov
724-755-2330 ext 132
Rodger Campbell
Local Veterans Employment Representative
rodcampbel@pa.gov
724-755-2330 ext 121

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) provides information on benefits and entitlements, services referrals and proactive outreach programs that are available to the Service and Family member during all phases of the deployment cycle. The Branch also consists of the Employment Outreach section which assists members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and their immediate Family by providing tools necessary to gain meaningful employment.
Outreach Program services include:

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program provides information on benefits and entitlements, services referrals and proactive outreach programs that are available to the Service and Family member during all phases of the deployment cycle. The Branch also consists of the Employment Outreach section which assists members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and their immediate Family by providing tools necessary to gain meaningful employment.

The Tip of the Arrow Foundation is a volunteer organization staffed by highly experienced career counselors. Our target is U.S. veterans of the Global War on Terror. Our aim is to help you transition to civilian work life successfully.
Most or our consultants are veterans themselves and have faced a transition similar to the one on which you are embarking. We will provide you with one-on-one coaching and guidance to help you navigate the entire process of finding and entering your next career. In addition, we have cultivated relationships with potential employers in both the private and government sectors to help clear the path toward achieving your desired job.
Tip of the Arrow counselors will be on post during your stay with the demobilization company, available to meet with you and get you started on the job search process. If you do not have time to do this while going through demob, do not worry! You will always have someone to call after you return home. That is our commitment to you. The counselor to whom you are assigned will be available by phone 24/7. No other transition service available to veterans offers the same level of support.
Your Tip of the Arrow counselor will work with you to:

The Department of Defense Army COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) helps Army Soldiers find information on certifications and licenses related to their Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). COOL explains how Soldiers can meet civilian certification and license requirements and provides links to numerous resources to help get them started.
COOL is a resource for soldiers who want to know what civilian credentials relate to their MOS and how to obtain them. Education, Career and Transition Counselors provide guidance on education, professional growth, and career requirements and opportunities.
COOL contains a variety of information about credentialing and licensing. COOL can be used to:

Get background information about civilian licensure and certification in general and specific information on individual credentials including eligibility requirements and resources to prepare for a credentialing exam.

Identify licenses and certifications relevant to Army MOSs for enlisted soldiers and Warrant Officers.

Learn how to fill gaps between Army training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements.

Learn about resources available to Soldiers that can help them gain civilian job credentials.

When you transition back to civilian employment, credentials help you translate your military training and experience into something civilian employers can easily recognize. That can help you get hired, get a better job, or be promoted sooner.

Hero2Hired (H2H) assists unemployed Reserve Component service members with job placement. The goal of the program is to reduce the number of Reserve Component members who are unemployed by helping them find jobs. Support is provided through the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to Reserve Component Combat Veterans who require employment assistance.
At Hero2Hired job seekers can:

Search for jobs,

Explore career paths,

Translate their military skills into matching jobs,

Take a career assessment that links them to relevant careers and jobs,

Troops to Teachers (TTT) is a DANTES-managed Department of Defense (DoD) program that can assist transitioning Service members to become employed as teachers.
To meet our objective of assisting eligible military personnel to transition to a new career
as public school teachers, a network of State TTT Offices has been established to provide
participants with counseling and assistance regarding certification requirements, routes to state
certification, and employment leads. The TTT homepage provides information and resource
links, including links to state Departments of Education, state certification offices, and other job listing sites in public education.
For participants that meet certain criteria as defined by the legislation, financial assistance may be provided (upon availability of funds) to eligible participants to assist with their transition to the classroom. The purpose of the financial assistance is to provide transition assistance for those becoming first-time teachers and, therefore, is not available to those that became teachers prior to registration with TTT.
TTT provides counseling services which includes identifying state certification requirements, programs leading to certification and assistance in selecting the certification program that best fits your wants and needs. Additionally, we will assist you in finding employment by providing you with information on jobs and interview opportunities.
For a listing of the TTT State Offices, visit website.

CareerOneStop is the suite of web-based products funded and developed by the U.S. Department of Labor. CareerOneStop includes America's Career InfoNet and America's Service Locator. Each product offers unique solutions for the increasing demands of today's labor market to meet the specialized needs of jobseekers, employers, and the workforce and education communities.
Veterans ReEmployment is a one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service. The website includes the Military-to-Civilian Job Search tool where veterans and service members can search for jobs based on the skills and experiences they gained in the military. The site also includes tips for job searching and links to national, state, and local resources specifically for veteran job seekers.

The Jobs for Veterans Act established Veterans access to services within an integrated one-stop service delivery system. The law established a priority of service requirement applicable to all Department of Labor programs offering employment and training related services for veterans.
The Key to Career Success campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Career One-Stop Pathways to Career Success Web site: www.careeronestop.org/MilitaryTransition. The Key to Career Success campaign connects veterans and transitioning service members with high quality career planning, training, and job search resources available at local One-Stop Career Centers. Employment and training services are provided to veterans through a nationwide network of approximately 3,000 One-Stop Career Centers.
To access information on One-Stop Career Center locations in your state or throughout the nation, please visit America’s Service Locator Web site at www.servicelocator.org or call the following Toll Free Number: 1-877-US-2JOBS or 1-877-872-5627.
At the One Stop Career website veterans will find tools to:

Match Military Experience to Civilian Occupations, a useful portal that matches by MOC code, key word search or menu search;

Get Credentials, Certifications, and Licenses, a portal that helps veteran job-seekers with credentials that document and verify your workplace skills, knowledge, and experience and translate military skills and experience into credentials to obtain civilian skills;

The Write a Resume Portal will help a veteran job-seeker format a resume;

The Disabled/Injured Veterans Resources provides resources for veterans who are wounded or disabled;

Find Local Services will help a veteran job-seeker locate additional services available to veterans.

USAJOBS.gov is a free web-based job board enabling federal job seekers access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations, allowing agencies to meet their legal obligation (5 USC 3327 and 5 USC 3330) of providing public notice for federal employment opportunities.
As the Federal Government's official source for federal job listings and employment opportunity information, USAJOBS.gov provides a variety of opportunities. To date, USAJOBS has attracted over 17 million job seekers.
USAJOBS.gov is available to everyone! Setting up a USAJOBS account simply requires an email to sign up. Registered users can build a resume or upload a resume in a compatible format for submission across most Federal Agencies.
To search for potential job matches, seekers can look for positions through a variety of methods including agency, job type, location or salary range.
USAJOBS.gov provides special categories for federal employment job seekers who are:

The United States Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is the focal point for meeting veterans’ employment, training, and job security needs. Within the Department of Labor (DOL), VETS is directly supported by numerous DOL agencies. VETS utilizes an integrated approach to serving veterans that requires extensive coordination across all DOL agencies and partnering with other Federal agencies, veteran service organizations and employers that support veterans; employment programs.
VETS prepares separating service members and their spouses to transition from the military to the civilian workforce through the DOL Employment Workshop component of the Transition Assistance Program (TSP); VETS provides veterans with the critical resources, expertise and training to assist them in locating and obtaining meaningful careers; and VETS protects the employment rights of service members and veterans by investigation allegations of wrongdoing under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Veteran Electronic Tools GuideDoL Employment Workshop (www.dol.gov/vets/programs/tap): Curriculum of the three day Employmnet Workshops, conducted on military bases as part of service member transition, is now available online.
Gold Card Initiative (www.wageandhour.dol.gov/vets/goldcard): Post-9/11 era veterans are eligible to receive Gold Card services at American Job Centers. Gold Card services may include case management, development of an individual employment plan, and 6 months of follow-up services.
Service Locator ( www.servicelocator.org ): Find the American Job Center closest to you, where you’ll be treated as an individual and connected to the resources and services you need to be successful in our civilian job search. Veterans receive priority of service.VETS Employment Assistance Map ( www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/contacts/map.htm ): Find the Director of Veterans Employment and Training in your state and learn more about local resources and services.
elaws – Veterans’ Preference Advisor ( www.dol.gov/elaws/vetspref.htm ): Obtain assistance in understanding employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under USERRA.
elaws – USERRA Advisor ( www.dol.gov/elaws/userra.htm ): Examine preferences veterans may be entitled to with regard to federal jobs.
Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) ( www.dol.gov/vets/): Learn more about all VETS programs, resources and online tools, including the My Next Move skills translator and eBenefits Employment Center.

The Office of Civilian Human Resources aims to ensure that the Department of the Navy has the right people in the right place at the right time. This office is responsible for developing civilian policies and programs for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy. The office also delivers HR services and support to all of the Department of the Navy organizations and its more than 195,000 civilian employees in the more than 500 different occupations.
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses — in the Department of the Navy, the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless.

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Comprehensive Vocational Services and Supported Employment helps Veterans get back to work. Staff will assess your abilities and interests, provide you with job-seeking skills and assist you with finding and maintaining employment. They will provide support as long as you need it.
This program gives priority to serious psychiatric issues.
The program will help:

The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) at VLP provides services to homeless, unemployed, or underemployed Veterans.
Veterans Leadership Program’s HVRP Job Club is tailored to meet the needs of this group of Veterans and is held 4 times each year. During Job Club, participants meet for 8 days on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Some sessions feature morning and afternoon segments, and lunch is provided if the Veteran stays for both. When Job Club wraps up for the day, Veterans are given bus tickets so they can return for the following session.